1. Kitchen Safety I. Main Causes of Accidents in the Kitchen Falls Fires
Burns
Chemicals
Electrical Shock
Other

2. A.Falls Use a solid chair or stool for cleaning and climbing
Wipe up all spills immediately
Store large equipment on
lower shelves

3. B. Fires Keep burners on stove adjusted properly.
Keep towels off of range.
Turn burners off and remove all pans from stove before leaving work area.
Allow time for gas to escape before lighting gas oven.
Keep long hair tied back.
Do not wear bulky clothing around stove.
Keep appliances unplugged when not
in use.
Extinguish grease fires with
baking soda - NEVER water!
Turn off burner
Cover w/lid or baking soda, or use fire extinguisher.
Once out, remove from stove using pot holders.

4. C. Burns.
Use pot holders never towels or aprons to remove hot dishes from the oven.
Keep pan handles turned inward on range.
Keep handles secured tightly.
Tip lid away from face
when lifting off pan.

5. D. Chemicals Do not store cleaning chemicals w/food products.
Lock poisons away from children.

6. E. Electrical Shocks
Disconnect electric by grasping the plug NOT pulling/yanking on the cord.
Keep hands and small appliances away from water.
Keep appliance cords away from the general sink area (water).

7. F. Other Keep knives sharp Carry knives point down
Never place sharp knives in
dishwater with other dishes
Clean knives w/blade away from hand.
Always use a cutting board
Sweep up broken glass immediately,
and use wet paper towels to wipe up slivers
in a large radius around the break.
Place in a paper bag.